News Summary
Salt Run Entertainment has officially launched at Spartanburg Community College’s Spark Center, establishing a new film and television studio in Spartanburg County. Co-founded by local producers, the studio aims to enhance South Carolina’s film industry while creating jobs and opportunities for local talent. With a commitment to authentic storytelling, Salt Run Entertainment plans to contribute to education and workforce development in the region, collaborating with local institutions to nurture creative skills. The studio is set to boost the local economy and showcase diverse Southern narratives.
Spartanburg, South Carolina – On September 4, Salt Run Entertainment was officially launched at Spartanburg Community College’s Spark Center, marking the establishment of a new film and television studio in Spartanburg County. This integrated production studio is designed to serve as both the headquarters and creative hub for Salt Run Entertainment.
The studio was co-founded by Charles Randolph-Wright, an acclaimed producer, writer, and director hailing from York, and John Gramling III, a Spartanburg native and CEO/president of New Canaan Impact Capital. Their vision for the studio is to play a pivotal role in expanding South Carolina’s television and film industry, which currently generates approximately $300 million annually, with aspirations to grow it to over $1 billion.
In an effort to bolster the state’s creative economy, Salt Run Entertainment is dedicated to creating good-paying jobs and fostering opportunities for local talent. The studio emphasizes the importance of telling authentic Southern stories, highlighting the unique cultural narratives and voices from the region. As part of its mission, Salt Run Entertainment has partnered with Spartanburg Community College and the Urban League of the Upstate to enhance education and workforce development in the film industry.
Gail Wilson Awan, the president and CEO of the Urban League of the Upstate, emphasized that Salt Run Entertainment is more than just a business; it symbolizes an expansion of access and workforce pipelines within the film industry. This collaboration will not only facilitate practical learning opportunities for students but also contribute to skill development aligned with industry needs.
The state-of-the-art facility at the Spark Center spans 25,000 square feet and is equipped with office space, a writers’ room, a set design warehouse, and a filming studio. The Spark Center itself is a 363,000-square-foot business incubator located at SCC’s Tyger River Campus in Duncan, created to support various companies operating in South Carolina.
As Salt Run Entertainment begins to develop new projects, one notable venture includes a show featuring comedian Shuler King, inspired by his family’s background in the funeral home industry. This initiative is part of the studio’s broader aim to utilize local stories and perspectives, further enriching the South Carolina film landscape.
The launch of Salt Run Entertainment coincides with a growing recognition of the potential benefits the film and television industry can bring to the state. The founders are optimistic about enhancing South Carolina’s standing as a competitive film production location, advocating for policies and support that could nurture a vibrant industry ecosystem.
With a solid foundation in place and a clear vision for growth, Salt Run Entertainment is poised to make a significant impact on the local economy and creative community. The studio looks forward to collaborating with regionally based talent, fostering innovation, and showcasing the diverse Southern narratives that deserve to be told.
For additional information regarding Salt Run Entertainment and its initiatives, interested parties are encouraged to visit their official website.
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